Rabindra Singh Baniya
Actor · b. 1982 · Dhading, Nepal
Rabindra Singh Baniya is a highly respected Nepali actor and film producer known for his significant contributions to the "New Wave" of realistic Nepali cinema. He first gained widespread recognition and reached peak popularity with the critically acclaimed film Pashupati Prasad (2016), where his performance as the clever yet conflicted gold trader showcased his talent for nuanced character acting. Beyond his work in front of the camera, Baniya is a key figure at Shatkon Arts, the production house responsible for some of Nepal's most successful and artistically ambitious films, including Jatra (2016) and its sequels, Jatrai Jatra, and Mahajatra (2024). In these films, he starred as Joyas, a character that became a fan favorite for his comedic timing and relatability. He is often praised for his ability to balance commercial success with socially relevant storytelling. He remains a vital force in the industry, continuing to produce and act in projects that prioritize strong scripts and authentic Nepali narratives.
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Movie7.3DramaTulke – a simpleton day-laborer in a Nepalese mountain village –struggles to reclaim his lost aristocratic identity while a violent revolution disrupts every aspect of village life. Humiliated everyday by everybody around him, Tulké desperately seeks recognition and respect. Instead, he is falsely accused by the woman he loves and forced to flee from his ancestral village. When the city corrupts him and teaches him how the treacherous accumulate and wield power, he returns to his village to avenge himself against people who have wronged him and his family. He becomes a lackey to the revolutionaries in the village, and because he refuses to wrong those he loves, finds himself ensnared in a web of deception and violence, leading to a tragic conclusion for everybody.
Movie7.1DramaYoung Pooja lives with her mother in a village in Nepal. Though saddened by the death of her grandfather, she is secretly thrilled at the prospect of meeting the man she hopes may be her father — Chandra, a former Maoist guerrilla who is returning home after a decade-long civil conflict.
MovieA suspenseful story about violence towards women in Nepal.
Movie9.0ComedyAfter the tragic death of Pashupati Prasad, Bhasme sets out in search of his own identity. He must complete his journey while also protecting his empire.
Movie6.0ComedyDramaThe three main characters get arrested by the police are released. The film's story revolves around them finding a bag of gold and its consequences.
Movie8.6RomanceDramaPashupati visits Kathmandu to meet his Mitbaa and pay his father's loans but his stay is made difficult by Bhasme and his gang.
Movie8.0ComedyDramaAn innocent, poor and hardworking man Phadindra Timsina finds a sack full of 3 Crores Nepalese rupees stolen from a bank. He then consults with his 2 friends Jayas and Munna to turn that money white.
Movie5.0DramaFamilyA widowed father of two sons finds love at an old age and struggles as his sons and the society disapprove of his relation.
Movie6.8MysteryWhen an ambitious, skeptical young entrepreneur faces strange portents of impending death, he is thrust into a mystical world of ancient wisdom and traditional beliefs that points to a special woman as his only hope for life.